Welcome to Alberta!

We hope you will enjoy your new life in rural Alberta. Whether you come from Canada or abroad, relevant information to ease your transition into rural community life and medical practice is provided through the following Orientation Guide pages.

In this section of the website, you will find information on:

• Practising Medicine in Canada including the Canada and Alberta medical systems;
• Requirements for Practice (licensing, examinations, medical staff appointments, registration to bill for services);
• Supports for Physicians (practice supports, clinical resources, professional associations, professional development);
• International Medical Graduates (employment for spouses, requirements, organizations to support IMGs); and
• Physician Family Information

We would also encourage you to visit http://www.rpap.ab.ca/and its related web sites for additional information that may be relevant to you.